Vishnu Sai Theja emerges Karnataka topper with 99.99 percentile in JEE-2026 (main) Session-2
Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structure
Alcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impact. The state government plans to introduce an alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty structure, reducing pricing slabs. Distillers are concerned about duty hikes in lower slabs and hope for moderation.
Now, a section of Muslims leadership defends Congress action against two MLCs in Karnataka
The anti-party activities have caused confusion and resulted in division of votes, helping smaller parties and independent candidates
The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9 and 10 under the RTE Act.
The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9 and 10 under the RTE Act.
Farmers band together to seek better price for Emmer wheat, which was grown as a subsistence crop by farmers on both banks of the Krishna river in Karnataka and Maharashtra
Man, nephew drown in tank near Gandasi in Hassan
The nephew, a resident of Hassan, was visiting his uncles place for the summer holidays
AccusingNarendra Modi and the BJP of being against social justice, Siddaramaiah said the saffron party could have brought in reservation for women during the last 12 years of its rule at the Centre had the party been genuinely in favour of quota for women
ED raids Karnataka Cong MLAs sons, grandson of K Rahman Khan in PMLA case
Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday, April 20 raided the sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Haris, grandson of ex-Union cabinet minister K Rahman Khan and some others in a crypto currency-linked money laundering case, officials said. More than a dozen premises in the city have been covered as part of the action executed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah shares PM Narendra Modis confidential exchange at HAL airport in Bengaluru
When reporters in Mysuru asked Mr Siddaramaiah about his confidential exchange with the Prime Minister, he revealed that Mr. Modi asked him what was his stand on womens reservation
Women's Reservation Bill: Karnataka CM accuses PM Modi of adopting 'double standard'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy regarding women's reservation. He stated the Centre delayed implementation despite opportunities. Siddaramaiah highlighted the Congress party's historical support for women's reservation, citing past amendments. He questioned the timing and linkage with delimitation, suggesting it disadvantages southern states.
Basaveshwaras thoughts offer an ethical path to an equal society: Shankar Devanoor
Progressive thinker Shankar Devanoor described Basaveshwara not merely as a social reformer but as a civilisational thinker whose ideas transcend geography, religion and time
Major ED Raids in Bengaluru Target Cyber Crime and Money Laundering Network
Bengaluru, April 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched extensive operations on Monday in Bengaluru, targeting a significant case related to money laundering and cyber crime. This action is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. The EDs team simultaneously raided approximately 12 locations across Karnataka. The investigation is reportedly linked ... Read more Major ED Raids in Bengaluru Target Cyber Crime and Money Laundering Network
The MP noted that the women of the country would not forget the injustice committed by the opposition parties and would teach them a lesson in the coming days
ED raids sons of Karnataka MLA NA Haris in crypto money laundering case
The searches include premises linked to Karnataka MLA N A Haris sons, who are alleged to be beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime.
ED searches premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLAs sons in crypto probe
Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Bengaluru on Monday. The searches targeted the premises of Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, sons of Congress MLA N A Haris. The investigation is linked to a cryptocurrency money laundering case. This case stems from a 2017 hacking incident involving the alleged theft of bitcoins.
Bengaluru's Karnataka government will convene a special cabinet meeting on April 24. The meeting will focus on internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. This discussion is crucial for filling 65,000 vacant government posts. The state aims to expedite recruitment due to growing unrest among unemployed youth.
Karnataka calls for a special cabinet meeting on April 24 to discuss SC internal reservation
Sources added that there are over 2.5 lakh vacancies in the state and without finalising the internal reservation, the posts cannot be filled
Five children rescued from bakery in Belagavi
Officials took them to the district hospital to determine their age
Miscreants vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Karnataka's Haveri
Miscreants vandalised a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Haveri city. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage. Locals expressed anger and demanded swift action. In a separate incident, a B R Ambedkar statue was vandalised in Srinagar, Uttarakhand earlier this year. The Bhim Army lodged a complaint, and police cleaned the statue.
MumbaiBengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper gets green signal; what travellers can expect now
Indian Railways has approved a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru, aiming to significantly reduce travel time to an estimated 15-17 hours. This premium service, featuring 16 modern sleeper coaches and a capacity of 823 passengers, will operate via the Kalyana Karnataka region, enhancing overnight travel comfort and offering a competitive alternative to flights.
Woman complains that in-laws killed her daughter in Belagavi district
The deceased had come back to her maternal home, and complained of cruel treatment by her husband and in-laws.
Women's Reservation | No changes were proposed to Delimitation Commission Act: Centre
Central government Sunday reiterated that no changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act in the Bills, introduced by it in the Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026 to ensure 33 percent women reservation in 2029. Responding to frequently asked queries about three bills to allay all apprehensions in the minds of public, it stated, On April 16, 2026, the central government introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha i.e., The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Delimitation Bill, 2026 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. To explain the rationale why those three Bills were brought at this point in time, it, while referring to (Women Reservation Act 2023), stated, The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides that reservation for women will be implemented based on delimitation after the Census conducted post-2026. If the government had waited for the Census and subsequent delimitation, women would not have been able to benefit from 33 percent reservation even in the 2029 general elections as the census and subsequent delimitation period take time. Therefore, to ensure timely benefits to half the population, it was considered necessary to delink implementation of the Act from this condition. Spelling out the benefits if these Bills had been passed, it asserted that if passed and approved, these Bills would have enabled women to receive 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha as early as the 2029 general elections. Clarifying why the delimitation was linked with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and why there was a proposal to increase seats, the central government delineated that it was imperative to provide reservation. Delimitation means finalising the boundary of a constituency. It is essential for implementing womens reservation. The limit on seats in Lok Sabha was set at 550 in 1976. In 1971, the population of India was 54 Cr. Today it is 140 Cr. Therefore, it is important to increase seats to 850 in Lok Sabha. This would enable fair representation of people in the Parliament. It rejected the contentions (forwarded by the opposition) that there was any attempt to modify the Delimitation Commission Act for political advantage or it would have affected ongoing state elections. No changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act. The existing legal framework remains intact and any recommendations of the Commission would require parliamentary approval and Presidential assent. Ongoing elections, including those in states like Tamil Nadu or West Bengal, would not be affected, as elections up to 2029 will be conducted under the current system, the Centre has reiterated. Elucidating the rationale behind increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850, it pointed out that the proposal was based on a proportional expansion approach. A uniform 50 percent increase in seats would maintain the proportion for all states and UTs. Applying this principle to the current 543 seats would lead to approximately 815 seats. Therefore, the upper limit on seats was increased from the current cap of 550 seats in Lok Sabha to 850 seats, it said. The government also rejected the apprehensions that the new delimitation proposal would have adversely affected southern or smaller states. All states would see a uniform 50 percent increase in seats. Southern states would not face any reduction in representation; rather, their overall share would remain stable. For example, Tamil Nadus seats would increase proportionally, ensuring no disadvantage. As the table below shows, the southern states currently have 23.76 percent seats in Lok Sabha. This would have become 23.87 percent after passage of the Bills, it clarified. It asserted that in case of 50 percent increase model, the revised status (in percentage) of Karnataka would have been 5.14 percent against existing 5.15 percent; in Andhra Pradesh, it would have been 4.65 percent instead of existing 4.60 percent; in Telangana, it would have been 3.18 percent against present status of 3.13 percent; in Tamil Nadu, it would have been 7.23 percent against current status of 7.18 percent and in case of Keralam, it would have been 3.67 percent against existing status of 3.68 percent. It also stated that contrary to the propaganda, the states that controlled population growth would not face any disadvantage. As the increase in seats was proposed uniformly across states, their proportional representation would remain unchanged or slightly improve, it was stated. With regard to questions about the Bills affecting the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the central government clarified, The process of delimitation ensures proportional reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. With an expanded House, the number of reserved seats would increase significantly, thereby strengthening their representation. It also rejected the contention that the Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced was aimed at delaying caste census. The Government has already started a time-bound programme for caste census. The process includes detailed enumeration, and caste-related data will be recorded during the population count phase, it clarified. Regarding questions why there was no separate quota for Muslim women within the reservation framework, it reiterated, The Constitution of India does not provide for reservation based on religion. Reservation policies are based on social and economic backwardness, as laid out in the Constitution. The central government pointed out that the womens reservation was not implemented in the 2024 general elections itself as implementing reservation required delimitation of seats. Delimitation is an extensive consultative process. It takes about two years to complete delimitation. Therefore, these Bills (including Delimitation Bill) were brought in the Parliament for implementing womens reservation. However, the Womens Reservation Bill was introduced and passed in 2023 to establish the legal and constitutional framework for womens reservation. Its unanimous passage reflected broad political support at the time, enabling the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, it stated. With regard to the requirement of separate Union Territories Bill, it was pointed out that the Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories such as Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Puducherry are governed by separate legal provisions. Therefore, specific amendments were required to implement womens reservation in these regions, necessitating a separate Bill, it was stated.
KRS level slips below 100ft, farmers warned against summer crops
Orders of constitutional courts binding even beyond territorial limits: HC
Manipur capped off the 8th Youth U 19 Men and Women National Boxing Championships held since April 13 at Assam Don Bosco University with 5 medals including 2 gold Lairenlakpam Ambekar secured the men's 50 kg category gold medal today via a 5 0 unanimous decision against Uttarakhand's Priyanshu Varma in a one sided final bout Ambekar, a student of NSA, Imphal is a promising State boxer who also made his mark at an International event by securing a silver medal at the recently concluded World Boxing Futures Cup in Thailand Chirom Joyshree meanwhile sealed the women's 54 kg category title by handing her Haryana rival Jannat an RSC defeat in the third round Joyshree is another silver medallist at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 Radhamani Longjam however settled for a silver medal as she went down 2 3 via split decision to SSCB's Prachi today in the women's 57 kg category final bout Radhamani trains at Sarita Regional Boxing Academy and was a bronze medallist at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 Manipur's Lanchalu Gangmei and Naorem Pravin on the other hand bagged bronze medals at the age group competition Lanchalu, competing in the women's 48 kg category, suffered a 0 5 semi final loss to MP Sambrama of Karnataka yesterday to content with the bronze medal Sambrama went on to win the gold medal of the category by defeating Gunjan of Haryana in the final Prabin, who trains at PKBA, also suffered a similar semi final defeat to SSCB's Prashant to win a bronze medal in the men's 70 kg category competition yesterday The State team were led by L Chitaranjan, Y Rishikanta, Y Priyo and Dr M Kalpakiran as managers and coaches while L Sarita Devi acted as overall caretaker, said the Manipur Amateur Boxing Association MABA in a congratulatory press release issued today Further, Ph Dhanajit and L Premanand attended the event as National Technical officials and Bidyanand Salam Star One R J officiated in the championship, it said MABA while extending its heartfelt congratulations to all the medallists and participants who brought great honour and pride to the State through their outstanding achievement and performance also wished continued success in their future endeavours Source The Sangai Express
Gold Rate Today in Gadag 20th April 2026 : 22 & 24 Carat, Gold Price in Gadag - Business Today
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India: Karnataka Introduces Stricter Trekking Rules to Enhance Safety Amid Growing Concerns Travel And Tour World
Karnataka: Three of family among four killed in serial accident near Hosapete - Deccan Herald
Karnataka: Three of family among four killed in serial accident near Hosapete Deccan Herald
Women reservation bill: Shivakumar calls defeat win for INDIA bloc - Deccan Herald
Women reservation bill: Shivakumar calls defeat win for INDIA bloc Deccan Herald
AI, education, policy alignment key to Indias $30 trillion goal, say experts at Bengaluru event
Seven injured in firecracker display incident at Puttur fair - Udayavani
Seven injured in firecracker display incident at Puttur fair Udayavani
Mr. Thakur condemned the Congress, TMC, DMK, and the Samajwadi Party for blocking the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill
20-year delay & no way: Half a road, double the traffic trouble
Supreme Court judge: Karnatakas judicial allocation in 3 years peanuts
Man dies inside parked car after party in Bengaluru
Bengaluru police rescue 7-year-old girl who lost her way while playing
Police Arrest 32 Bank Officials For Multistate Cybercrime Racket
The city cybercrime police arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, for allegedly facilitating a pan-India cyber fraud network through mule accounts to siphon off victims money across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
Dharmasthala: Two men held for sexual assault of minor girl - Press Trust of India
Dharmasthala: Two men held for sexual assault of minor girl Press Trust of India
Bengaluru, youre too hot to handle
With IMD forecasts indicating temperatures could touch 38C in the coming days, Bengalurus famed perfect weather is feeling the strain this summer.
Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from Feb 18 - The Times of India
Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from Feb 18 The Times of India
Series of accidents near MM Halli leaves four dead, 20 injured
Once Dharwads cultural heartbeat, Kalabhavan waits in silence for revival nod
From gardens to glamour: Almatti emerges as a pre-wedding shoot hub
20 yrs on, film Guru blamed for train skipping Bhanapur
CM calls for faith in god and harmony over superstition
Pyaas Foundation launches lake rejuvenation project in Sulga
Over 2,000 bikers join Basava Jayanti rally
Man carries his grandmother, 90, atop Anjanadri Hill
Stray dog numbers keep Mysuru civic body on its toes - The Times of India
Stray dog numbers keep Mysuru civic body on its toes The Times of India
Centre nod for four-lane CC road under flyover; cost up by Rs 13.9 crore
Fairoz murder: No. of arrests rises to 12; cops searching for more
Eight booked for illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on backfoot over Muslim anger; loyalist ousters ahead of bypoll results
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces internal challenges. Discontent brews within the Muslim community. Leaders close to him are being sidelined. This fuels speculation of political shifts after May 4 bypoll results. Davanagere South is a key area of concern. The Congress faces backlash over candidate selection. Potential realignments are being discussed.
Incomplete chargesheet no grounds for bail: Karnataka high court
Waste to biogas: Govt looks to earnRs 120 crore from Bengalurus sludge
Khandre unveils vision to transform Anubhava Mantapa into a global centre of excellence
Kalaburagi witnesses massive turnout after ninth Peethadhipathi of Sharanabasaveshwara Samsthan Doddappa Appa inaugurates Basava Jayanti by unfurling the Shatsthala flag
Siddaramaiah reminds Modi of 40-month boast on suburban rail
BJP says Cong misleading peopleon delimitation, Siddaramaiah hits back
Karnatakas Vemula Bill seeks to ban probingstudents family backgrounds
Agniveer recruitment rally begins at Chamundi Vihar stadium in Mysuru
Bhoomige Ragi Bandiddu book released in Mysuru
Temperature breaches 40C in five districts
IMD data shows four north interior Karnataka districts and one in the south registering temperatures well above normal, with departures of up to 3C on Sunday
Dont limit Basava Jayanti celebrations to Lingayat community alone, says MLC
Utsav Samiti should broaden representation by including leaders from diverse communities reflecting the philosophy of the social reformer
Emphasis laid on conserving local heritage structures
Trained Belgian Malinois Dog Makes History in Elephant Capture Operation in Hassan
Issa aids Karnataka Forest Departments pioneering Elephant Anti-Depredation Dog Squad, offering a precise and reliable alternative to drones in tracking wild elephants
Police reject permission for jobs rally by AKSSA in Vijayapura
DMK has caused injustice to other Southern states: HDK
Lok Adalat to help settle UKP land acquisition cases
Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy
Karnataka is set to embrace a new era of governance. The State Policy and Planning Commission has presented a draft bill for performance-driven governance to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This initiative aims to boost service delivery and accountability. Key reforms include performance contracts, an independent authority, and citizen feedback integration.
Ministers come to Chief Ministers defence
Former Minister K.N. Rajanna had indicated that the Chief Minister had become helpless on the Muslim leadership issue
Eight drown in two separate incidents in State
Police to form Anti-Drug Committees in schools and colleges
CM to open AHINDA meet in Hubballi
Vice-President to attend Central University convocation on Wednesday
C.P. Radhakrishnan who is the chief guest will deliver the convocation address
Labour Party fields Rajeev Metri for parliamentary polls in Wales
Constitution Amendment Bill moved in haste, without consultation: D.K. Shivakumar
He terms the defeat of the Bill in the Parliament as a humiliation to the BJP-led NDA government and a victory to the Congress-led INDIA bloc
Third language row: Demand for clarification from Karnataka Education Department
Lack of clarity during the ongoing academic years examination period has pushed lakhs of students into mental stress and uncertainty, educationist Shabbir Mustafa said
PM Modi playing politics in the name of womens reservation: CM Siddaramaiah
He said that the delimitation exercise being introduced by the Centre, in its present form, would be extremely unfair to southern States
Watch: Womens reservation is baby of Congress: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Four feared dead in major chain accident on NH-50 in Karnatakas Vijayanagara district
Preliminary reports indicate that a garlic-laden lorry from Haryana, allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner, first struck two motorcycles about three kilometres before the main accident site
'Not Hitler rule': DK Shivakumar slams Centre over handling of womens reservation bill
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticizes the Centre's approach to the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. He states the opposition was not consulted. Shivakumar argues for wider consultation in democratic processes. He claims the bill's introduction during elections and potential redrawing of constituencies is unacceptable. The INDIA bloc has shown unity in opposing the move.
As the Chamarajanagar district recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees, all educational institutions were instructed to make adequate provisions for clean drinking water in all rooms
On Camera, Truck Causes Chain Collision In Karnataka, 4 Dead
The accident led to heavy traffic congestion on the highway, with vehicles stuck for nearly three kilometres on both sides of the road.
